LibreWolf
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 LibreWolf v111 on KDE Plasma 5 | |
| Developer(s) | LibreWolf Community |
|---|---|
| Initial release | Linux: March 7, 2020
Windows: February 21, 2021 macOS: April 12, 2021 |
| Repository | https://codeberg.org/librewolf |
| Engine | Gecko, Quantum, and SpiderMonkey |
| Operating system | Windows, Linux, macOS, (unofficial) FreeBSD, (unofficial) OpenBSD |
| Type | Web browser |
| License | Source code: MPL 2.0 Website: GNU AGPL 3.0 |
| Website | https://librewolf.net/ |
LibreWolf is a free and open-source fork of Firefox, with an emphasis on privacy and security.[1][2][3] It is licensed under the MPL 2.0.[4]
Development
LibreWolf was initially released for Linux operating systems on March 7, 2020.[5] The goal of the LibreWolf project was to create a more privacy-focused version of Firefox.[6] A community-maintained version for Windows was released a year later, with a macOS port released soon after.[7][8] It can also be installed via a portable AppImage or via the Microsoft Store and Windows Package Manager.[9][10]
Features
LibreWolf does not include telemetry and has uBlock Origin pre-installed. Certain features like Pocket are also disabled, and the auto-update function has been removed.[11][12][13] LibreWolf does not have sponsored shortcuts, cloud sync, and deletes cookies and history when the browser is closed.[14][6][15] LinuxSecurity noted that LibreWolf may not have full compatibility with some websites.[6]
According to the website PrivacyTests.org, LibreWolf, along with Brave Browser and Tor Browser, had the most privacy protection compared to other browsers.[16][17]
See also
References
- ^ Isaac (June 27, 2022). "LibreWolf: a privacy-focused Firefox fork". Ubunlog. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- ^ Wallen, Jack. "Worried about online privacy and security? This browser protects you more than Firefox". ZDNET. Red Ventures. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ Appel, Martin (September 21, 2023). "Sick of Chrome and Edge? Switch to one of these 9 secure browsers instead". PCWorld. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
- ^ "LibreWolf Browser". librewolf.net. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
- ^ "Releases · LibreWolf / Browser / Linux · GitLab". GitLab. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- ^ a b c Pell, Anthony (January 4, 2024). "Secure Your Web Browsing With LibreWolf, The Privacy-Focused Firefox Fork". Linux Security. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
- ^ "Releases · LibreWolf / Browser / Windows · GitLab". GitLab. Archived from the original on April 26, 2023. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- ^ "Releases · LibreWolf / Browser / macOS · GitLab". GitLab. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- ^ "Releases · LibreWolf / Browser / AppImage · GitLab". GitLab. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- ^ "LibreWolf Browser". librewolf.net. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- ^ Hasan, Mehedi (March 13, 2022). "LibreWolf: A Trusted Open-source Firefox Fork for Linux". UbuntuPIT. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- ^ "LibreWolf vs Firefox: Comparing the Privacy Heroes of Open-Source Browsers". It's FOSS. April 13, 2022. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- ^ Pablinux (April 8, 2021). "LibreWolf, a Firefox prepared to be more private". Linux Adictos. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- ^ Das, Ankush (November 8, 2021). "LibreWolf: An Open-Source Firefox Fork Without the Telemetry". It's FOSS. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
- ^ Hasan, Mehedi (March 13, 2022). "LibreWolf: A Trusted Open-source Firefox Fork for Linux". UbuntuPIT. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
- ^ Saxena, Hermant (June 20, 2022). "Brave and Librewolf are the most private browsers, says study". TheWindowsClub News. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
- ^ Brinkmann, Martin (June 15, 2022). "PrivacyTests reveals how your web browser does privacy-wise - gHacks Tech News". gHacks Technology News. Retrieved June 3, 2024.